Companion Animals

Research relating to cats, dogs, birds, and other companion animals including rescue, sheltering, adoptions, and population.

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Goodbye, BSL: The Public Is Changing Its Mind About Pit Bulls

Aug 11 2026 Alyssa Hanes

Pit bulls are hounded by a bad reputation in the U.S., and advocates have fought hard to rehabilitate their image. This study suggests it may be working, with more than 300 discriminatory breed-specific laws repealed since 2012. READ MORE

Goodbye, BSL: The Public Is Changing Its Mind About Pit Bulls

Aug 11 2026 Alyssa Hanes

In the Spotlight

Aug 16 2022 | Ozy Frantz

Spotlighting BIPOC-Companion Animal Relationships

People of all races have similar relationships with their companion animals. So why has previous research largely focused on the experiences of white animal guardians? READ MORE

Aug 3 2022 | Faunalytics

Faunalytics Index – August 2022

This month's Faunalytics Index provides facts and stats about trophy hunting, companion animals and genetics, plant-based nudges, marine mammal captivity, and more. READ MORE

Jul 28 2022 | Thyl Moors

The Welfare Of Free-Ranging And Unsocialized Cats

Are all free-ranging and unsocialized cats in poor health and consistent pain? This study from Denmark suggests that, fortunately, this may not be the case. READ MORE

Jul 18 2022 | Ozy Frantz

Understanding Trauma In Animal Protection Work

Animal protection workers experience traumatic situations, often with little support. Trauma-informed practices may be able to help. READ MORE

Jul 8 2022 | Sara Streeter

When Household Items Become Dog Stressors

Humans know that the microwave and vacuum cleaner pose no threat. Our dogs don’t always see it that way. READ MORE

Jul 6 2022 | Faunalytics

Faunalytics Index – July 2022

This month's Faunalytics Index provides facts and stats about shark DNA in companion animal food, how ship noise affects geese, USDA research programs, and more. READ MORE

Jul 5 2022 | Casey Bond

What’s Missing In Sustainable Development?

In this policy brief, scholars argue that animals, humans, and the environment are interconnected, and that we cannot create a sustainable world without considering animal welfare. READ MORE

Jul 4 2022 | Trent Davidson

How Genetics Challenges Dog Breed Stereotypes

After sequencing the DNA of more than 2,000 purebred and mixed-breed dogs, researchers find that behavioral traits are not strongly influenced by genetics. READ MORE

Jun 30 2022 | Narges Kalantari

Shark Meat: The Hidden Ingredient In Companion Animal Food

Companion animal food industries often hide shark meat in their products. Such mislabeling misleads consumers and contributes to the global decline of shark populations. READ MORE

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